Donald Trump: Iran largely destroyed, US ready to ‘finish the job’ if needed
President Donald Trump stated that Iran is largely destroyed following recent military actions but remains prepared to finish the job if necessary. Trump also acknowledged that the conflict negatively impacted the Republican Party's performance in the recent midterm elections.
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US President Donald Trump, when asked about his plans regarding the resumption of military action in Iran on Thursday, said that the country was largely destroyed and that it would take more than two decades to rebuild."I would rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible," Trump told reporters in the Oval Office following a meeting with his national security advisers, "but maybe I'll have to. You'll know soon enough."In October, the New York Times reported that the American and Israeli militaries have drawn up detailed plans for renewed strikes on Iran following the US midterm elections on November 3, citing officials familiar with the matter.Trump raises doubts over renewed attacks on IranOn Monday, one day before the midterm elections, Trump raised doubts about whether he would follow through on those plans.
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